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New York City is gradually sinking under the weight of its buildings, a new study found.
Sea level there has been rising more than twice as fast as the global rate, and is projected to rise between 8 - 30 inches by 2050.
Scientists expect more frequent extreme rainfall in NYC due to climate change.

New York City is sinking under its own weight, study finds | CNN

New York City is sinking under the weight of all of its buildings, a new study found. It aims to show how high-rise buildings in coastal areas could contribute to future flood risk.

11:57 AM - May 24, 2023

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New York City is sinking under its own weight, study finds | CNN